Weather reporters often rely on data compiled be atmospheric scientist at the national weather service. who are the atmospheric scientists employed by

the federal government

Explanation:

The National Meteorological Service is an agency of the federal government. For this reason, we can say that the scientists who work at this agency and provide meteorological data, which the reporters trust to inform the weather forecasts, are hired by the federal government.

These agencies do not have the sole function of reporting the weather forecast in the country, but also have a responsibility to inform when there is a dangerous weather forecast that can endanger the lives and integrity of citizens and the country.

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